The Boiling Point of 1,4-Butanediol Is 230°C

question 41

Multiple Choice

The boiling point of 1,4-butanediol is 230°C. Would you expect this compound to be soluble or insoluble in room-temperature water?

• A)Since there are no polar areas on this molecule, it is insoluble in water at room temperature.
• B)A high boiling point means that the substance interacts with itself quite strongly. Therefore this molecule is not soluble in water.
• C)Since there are polar areas on this molecule, it is insoluble in water at room temperature.
• D)Water would be attracted to both ends of 1,4 butanediol, and it is infinitely soluble in water.

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Definitions:

Boiling Point

The temperature at which a liquid's vapor pressure equals the external pressure, causing it to transition to gas.

Butan-1-ol

A four-carbon chain alcohol with the hydroxyl group attached to the first carbon.

1-butanamine

A chemical compound, also known as butylamine, which is an amine with the formula CH3(CH2)3NH2, used in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals and pesticides.

IUPAC Name

The systematic name given to a chemical substance, based on a set of standard rules by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry.